2004 Honda Element vs. 2006 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Mercury Monterey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Element would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 455 kg more than 2004 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Monterey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2006 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2006 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Element | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
